Corso v. Crawford Dog And Cat Hospital, Inc.

415 N.Y.S.2d 182 (1979)

Purchase the Printed Copy at bsmsphd.com

Nature of the Case

To access this section all you need to do is click here and register.

Facts

P brought her 15-year-old poodle to D for treatment. D recommended euthanasia and shortly thereafter the dog was put to death. D agreed that the dog's body would be turned over to Bide-A-Wee, an organization that would arrange a funeral for the dog. P alleged that D wrongfully disposed of her dog, and failed to turn over the remains for the funeral. P had arranged for an elaborate funeral for the dog including a headstone, an epitaph, and attendance by Ps two sisters and a friend. The casket which was delivered to the funeral contained the body of a dead cat. P sued D in tort and at trial described her mental distress and anguish, in detail, and indicated that she still feels distress and anguish. P sustained no special damages.